Canadian Heritage committee  The ratio as such does not exist, but it's the total of a number of formats, including dramatic series, feature-length films and feature-length documentaries. We have noticed one thing since this approach was implemented. Ultimately, these are important programs, and it is worthw

Canadian Heritage committee  No, they apply to all broadcasters.

Canadian Heritage committee  The environment is difficult for everyone. The CRTC's implementation of this policy — and not necessarily in detail — was among the committee's recommendations in 2006. The desire was to have an approach to ensure that there was support for promoting and financing feature films.

Canadian Heritage committee  That's right. We are trying to understand the motivation for that decision. We understand that it is a pilot project. Of course, we are in a world with international competition. Obviously, our opinion is that the quality of our products will achieve success. However, few major

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes, fortunately, it is a pilot project.

Canadian Heritage committee  I'll start, perhaps. A few minutes ago we mentioned the programs of national interest which is an obligation on the part of broadcasters to invest in certain types of high-risk programming. I'm making the link. There was a mandate given by this committee at the time, in general

Canadian Heritage committee  We don't. We don't think they've been successful.

Canadian Heritage committee  Just to clarify, the obligation generally is 5%, which is a subset of the 30% overall obligation broadcasters have. The 5% is the subset which is directed to these programs. We're saying the 5% has not been effective. Even though feature film is included within the 5%, money is n

Canadian Heritage committee  Well, six would be five plus one, so yes, of the 30%.

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes, that is precisely the point. We're not suggesting that the overall obligation to broadcasters be increased.

Canadian Heritage committee  We haven't gone as far as to say what the overall pot should be. We're saying a minimum of 1% targeted to feature film would actually get money into the hands of feature filmmakers. It would remedy one of the gaps in the current policy to ensure that at least 1% is used for featu

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes.

Canadian Heritage committee  This is pay-per-view and video-on-demand services. The decision was for broadcasters to license all new Canadian features. By virtue of being an original Canadian feature film, it is automatically meant to be programmed on these pay-per-view and video-on-demand services. We're

Canadian Heritage committee  There will be others.

Canadian Heritage committee  Currently, broadcasters have in the overall requirements with regard to the Canadian programming that they license, the 30% number. Within that 30%, a portion is targeted to programs of national interest, in other words, programs that are high risk. Dramatic series, feature docum